Objectivity, invariance, and convention : symmetry in physical science /

"Offering a new appraisal of symmetry in modern physics, employing detailed case studies from relativity theory and quantum mechanics, Objectivity, Invariance, and Convention contends that the physical sciences, though dependent on convention, may produce objective representations of reality. T...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Debs, Talal A.
Other Authors: Redhead, Michael
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, ©2007.
Subjects:
Symmetry (Physics)
Simultaneity (Physics)
Objectivity.
Quantum theory.
Quantum Theory
Symétrie (Physique)
Simultanéité (Physique)
Objectivité.
Théorie quantique.
Simultanéité.
30.02 philosophy and theory of the exact sciences.
33.50 physics of elementary particles and fields: general.
PHILOSOPHY > General.
Objectivity
Quantum theory
Representatie (algemeen)
Werkelijkheid.
Theoretische fysica.
Symmetrie.
Symétrie (physique)
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Scientific representation
  • Models, symmetry, and convention
  • A new appraisal of symmetry
  • Simultaneity and convention
  • Objectivity in the twin paradox
  • Localization in quantum theory.

Similar Items